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Random Things Happening Behind the Scenes at Bricks ‘n Blooms

In the Garden

Whelp… I did it. I cut all of the annuals back, and the first frost hasn’t even hit. This is the first time I’ve ever really gone and done that—I mean, they are gone!

There is just so much I want to do in the beds, and I simply couldn’t wait any longer. Once November hits, my schedule is slammed: I’m traveling for a few days, I need to get all my bulbs planted, and then the holidays are right around the corner.

I took a few moments to look back at last year, and I waited until November to cut things back. Last year was different, though. We had a serious drought in the fall, which made dividing perennials risky; reestablishing them would have required intense, constant watering.

This year, I have that extra layer of work, plus the bulb planting. The only way to get it all done before the holiday crazy sets in is to get it going now! Is it just me, or does anyone else feel this much pressure in the fall?

It was sad to pull all those pretty flowers from the Welcome Garden, but the silver lining is how much I’ve already gotten done in there! I divided several perennials and moved some plants around to fill in and restructure the space a little more.

In Flora Lane and the Cottage Garden, I also moved plants, split divisions, and added more shrubs and evergreens. Both will be a little less maintenance next season and I can’t wait to see how it all comes together next spring!

Here are a few pics of the the gardens this week! Wait until you see how the driveway looks too.

A curved asphalt driveway lined with yellow and orange autumn plants, leading past bushes and trees with fall foliage. Houses and rolling hills are visible in the background under a soft sunset sky.
A garden with colorful autumn foliage, green and red shrubs, two large planters, and a dark green fence runs alongside a paved driveway. Fallen leaves are scattered on the ground and path. Trees with fall colors stand in the background.
A curved garden bed with young plants and flowers borders a lush green lawn in this fall garden. Behind it, a stone wall runs along a quiet road, with trees showing autumn foliage under a partly cloudy sky.

She’s All Moved In!

Monday was quite the day moving my oldest daughter into her her place in NYC. Hard to see her go with our sweet little kitty but she’s off doing big things in the city.

What I’m Shopping For This Week

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A woman stands in a cozy, well-lit living room taking a mirror selfie. She is wearing a beige sweater and wide-leg light blue jeans. The room has a patterned rug, plants, and neutral-toned furniture.
Cozy Fall OOTD

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Other Random Things I Bought This Week!

  • How pretty is this birdhouse from White Flower Farm? It’s going to look so pretty in the pool garden! I just need Chris to install a post for me.
  • This scented candle is the best! When its done, I like to use the glass bowl for my plant props.
  • This decorative item for my coffee table.
  • I bought this Studio McGee tablecloth for the holidays. What do you think? Is it more fall, Christmas, or both?
  • I love this slouchy bag for my boho aesthetic. It’s big, roomy, and the brown is so my vibe.
  • Also started stocking up on pretty ribbon for my Christmas wrapping. I need to get a jump on things while I wrap things up outdoors before I forget. I love the plaid one!
  • These festive mugs for morning coffee!

These are the most popular products on my blog this week!

Bright magenta cosmos flowers with yellow centers bloom in a garden, surrounded by green foliage and set against a dark green lattice fence. Sunlight filters through, highlighting the vibrant petals.
Double Click Cranberries Cosmos

What’s Happening at Bricks ‘n Blooms

It was a fun week on the blog!

Elegant Adult Halloween Party Ideas for a Spooktacular Celebration

Hosting a Halloween party this year? Discover unique and elegant adult Halloween party ideas for a spooktacular celebration.

An outdoor dining table set for a festive meal for a classy adult halloween party, decorated with a colorful diy floral arrangement centerpiece, gold cutlery, candles, and autumnal accents like small pumpkins, all surrounded by a lush garden.
Classy adult Halloween party

Aglaonema Care (Chinese Evergreen): The Easygoing Houseplant You Need

Learn how to care for your aglaonema (Chinese evergreen) with this comprehensive guide. Includes tips on light, water, soil, and propagation.

A lush potted plant with large, lance-shaped green leaves marked with silver patterns sits on a wooden table near a window, with a decorative butterfly artwork in the background.

No-Carve Pumpkin Centerpiece with Fresh Flowers DIY

Create a stunning no-carve pumpkin centerpiece with fresh fall flowers. This easy DIY guide brings effortless elegance to your autumn table.

fresh flowers and heirloom pumpkin centerpiece idea for the dining table with zinnias, dahlias, sedum autumn joy, ivy, celosia and boxwood
No-Carve Pumpkin Centerpiece with Fall Flowers

10 Essential Fall Garden Chores Checklist

Get your garden ready for spring with these 10 essential fall garden chores. Ensure a vibrant bloom next year with these simple tips.

A misty autumn morning in a garden with colorful fall foliage. A stone wall lines a path, adorned with small pumpkins and flowers. The grass is lush, and trees in the background display vibrant orange and red leaves.

Creamy Butternut Squash Risotto: This Sage-Topped Dish Will Be Your New Fall Favorite

A cozy fall recipe that is perfect for weeknight dinners or cozy gatherings! Wait until you try this butternut squash risotto!

A bowl of risotto with butternut squash and grated cheese, garnished with fresh sage leaves, is placed on a yellow napkin with a shiny silver spoon beside it.

Faux Stone DIY: Give Your Ceramic Bowl a Stunning Makeover

Got an old ceramic bowl that doesn’t match your decorating style? Don’t toss it! Flip it with this faux stone finish DIY upcycle idea.

thrift store fluted bowl before upcycling it to look like stone
Thrift store fluted bowl before updating it to look like stone

Amazing Inspiration from Around the Web

I love finding cool inspiration from around the web and wanted to share some of what I’m loving right now.

Thank you so much for following along.

Enjoy a beautiful day! xo

An illustration of a pink flower with green leaves on the left, accompanied by the words "Stacy Ling" in an elegant, cursive font to the right—a perfect piece for any garden decor.
Stacy Ling

Stacy Ling is author of the best selling book, The Bricks 'n Blooms Guide to a Beautiful and Easy-Care Flower Garden, and writes the blog Bricks ’n Blooms from her 1850 farmhouse located in zone 6b northern New Jersey. She is a trained master gardener who’s been gardening for almost 30 years and enjoys sharing her passion to help beginners find their inner green thumb, as well as discover a love for all things plants and flowers. Stacy loves to bring the outdoors inside her home and decorates with a comfy, casual, and cottagecore style. Come grow stuff and create beautiful spaces with her.

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3 Comments

  1. Thx for all the great garden tips & pics‼️
    I’m a Canadian, but have been watching the super clean-up job that president Trump has done in NY! & I sure hope for New Yorkers & Americans in general that Mamdani isn’t voted in‼️

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  2. Stacy
    Your fall views are so stunning. What a beautiful home you have. Thank you for sharing my honeycomb ornaments. You are such a dear friend and I appreciate your support so much.

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